By watching this WordPress developer tip,…you now have a new set of security tools…to add to your WordPress toolkit.…Use them on all your sites and all your…sites will be more secure.…It's that simple.…Before I let you go, let me point you towards…some further resources that will…help you on your WordPress journey.…First off, head on over to the WordPress.org Codex…and check out the Hardening WordPress article.…This article goes into greater detail…on server configurations and other security tips…and it's a great resource if you want…to take site security even further.…

Next, as you dive deeper into the world…of WordPress design and development,…we have an ever expanding list of courses…for all skill levels right here in the Lynda.com library.…To guide you on your learning journey,…I've created the WordPress Masterclass…playlist which takes you from beginner…to seasoned WordPress developer.…This playlist provides WordPress courses…as well as other courses on content creation,…web design and web development…to provide a well-rounded foundation.…

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11/4/2014

You need to lock WordPress down to keep your site secure and prevent malicious attacks. This installment of Morten Rand-Hendriksen's WordPress Developer Tips covers security best practices, such as backing up your site, limiting admin and server access, and using settings and code snippets to block access to core files. Morten also introduces valuable security plugins and third-party services that will help you limit login attempts, enable two-factor authentication, and divert malicious traffic.